Flying from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport (ENI): What you need to know
El Nido (where El Nido Airport is located) and Kuala Lumpur share the UTC+8 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to ENI. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
KUL is about 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is around 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to ENI flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About El Nido Airport (ENI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ENI if you have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Grab a El Nido Airport rental car and discover El Nido and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport flight.
Getting from El Nido Airport (ENI) to central El Nido
El Nido Airport to central El Nido is around 0.97 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport (ENI)
At the moment, $269 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $590. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to ENI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport (ENI)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. October is the quietest month to visit El Nido. January is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport (ENI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Kuala Lumpur to ENI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in El Nido, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February has temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about El Nido
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in El Nido right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to El Nido Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in El Nido when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to El Nido Paradise followed by El Nido boat tours embark and El Nido Beach.
Explore more of the Philippines
Puerto Princesa is just one of the many cities in the Philippines waiting to be discovered after you've seen El Nido. Around 177 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Dos Palmas, Firefly Watching and Tubbataha Management Office.
Around 225 kilometres northeast of El Nido, San Jose is another essential stop in the Philippines. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Crystal Blue Water, Aroma Beach and Bubog Beach.